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ferroequinology

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The study of railways in general, but especially locomotives.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, nonstandard, uncountable

Examples

  • 1995 January 30, Glenn Laubaugh, “BRASS KEY”, rec.railroad, pdx.general, and or.general, Usenet The BRASS KEY...is the unofficial, unauthorized internet newspaper of ferroequinology (Latin: Study of Iron Horses) in the Pacific Northwest.

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Etymology

Latin ferrum (“iron”) + Latin equus (“horse”) + English -logy; from iron horse